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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.38, 1,085.45 and 454.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.38, 1,085.45 and 454.88 is: 627.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.38 : 1,085.45 = 454.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.38/1,085.45 = 454.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.38x = 1,085.45 × 454.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.38x = 493,741.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,741.79/786.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.87

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